His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… God has given us all that we need right now, in this very moment. God …
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The Gift or the Gift Giver?
If Jesus never answers the prayer keeps me awake at night, would I still believe he is worth following? One of the most well-known stories about Jesus is the story …
Thoughts on the Fall: A Reflection on Genesis 2 and 3
In my last post, I wrote about how the creation account in Genesis 1 reveals much about who God is and who we are. It reveals God’s creativity, his power …
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God Wants Us: A Reflection on Genesis 1
Genesis 1 opens with a simple yet profound statement that God created the heavens and the earth. It’s then followed by a mysterious, brief description of the way things were …
A Reminder to Myself: Beauty Exists
I’ve been having headaches off and on since March. I’m currently in the middle of going to doctors, getting scans, and trying different meds. I have a history of migraines …
Shall I Not Drink the Cup?
“So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?'” – John 18:11 Jesus was about to be …
All Other Ground is Sinking Sand
About two weeks ago I was running in the Gate River Run. I wanted to post pictures, but do you remember that meme with the ridiculously photogenic guy? That wasn’t …
Rest and Behold the Lamb
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” – John 1:29 Yesterday morning, I was struck by the simplicity of this phrase as I read …
God and My What-Ifs
Regret can be torture. The other night I was restless, knowing that morning was quickly approaching. It was one of those nights where I thought that if I could just …
Seeking a Home
I cried in Boise as my Seattle chapter closed. It was nailed shut and buried, and I knew I would never be able to open it again. That period of …
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